Careers at UniSC

• School of Law and Society | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level A, $80,531 - $109,044 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

School of Law & Society: Empowerment for Future-Ready Graduates

Our vibrant school combines practicality, inspiration, and rigor to shape future-ready, socially responsible graduates. With a focus on quality teaching and learning, we prioritise employability and flexibility, equipping students with the skills to navigate complex practical, ethical, and social challenges. Our inclusive environment fosters independent thinking and collaborative teamwork. Together, we'll work towards achieving your ambitions and making a positive impact on both local and global scales. Join us in contributing and innovating for a more just future through the fields of law and society.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-achieving, innovative, and community-focused Associate Clinical Educator – Social Work to join the School of Law and Society. In this role, you will support the facilitation of high-quality clinical education and placements for social work, human services, and related students across simulated, telehealth, internal, and external placement settings. Working closely with industry and community partners, you will contribute to productive external relationships, support student learning and professional development, and participate in teaching and tutoring within the broader social work and human services programs, helping students become confident, capable, and job-ready graduates.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Law and Society

The University of the Sunshine Coast considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

You will:

• support and deliver high-quality clinical education and placements, including supervision and assessment of students across a range of practice settings;
• contribute to teaching, tutoring, and learning activities within social work and human services programs, integrating scholarship, professional practice, and reflective learning; and
• engage with industry, community, and University colleagues to strengthen partnerships, enhance the student experience, and support the advancement of the social work discipline.

About you

You are a dedicated and reflective social work practitioner and educator with a strong commitment to culturally capable, inclusive, and ethical practice. You bring a collaborative approach to teaching and supervision, value community-engaged education, and enjoy working closely with students, colleagues, and external partners.

You will possess:

• a degree in Social Work and a minimum of five (5) years’ post-qualifying professional practice experience;
• eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW);
• demonstrated effectiveness as a teacher, including curriculum delivery, assessment, and feedback;
• proven clinical education experience, including supervision of student placements across diverse models and settings
• strong professional networks and engagement with relevant professional bodies and community organisations;
• evidence of ongoing academic and professional development; and
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander identity, meeting the genuine occupational requirement as per the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.

Desirable:

• experience undertaking academic administrative functions, such as course coordination, within a university.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description: Associate Clinical Educator -Social Work

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 22 February 2026. 

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Cindy Davis
Professor, Social Work - School of Law and Society
Telephone: 07 5456 5908
Email: cdavis@usc.edu.au 

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the 2024/25 Good Universities Guide we have five-star ratings from key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. Overall for teaching quality, we’re number one in Australia (postgraduate), and number one in Queensland (undergraduate).

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. In 2024,  we moved 97 places to be in the top 110 institutions in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2024).

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.